We went to the Bannack Ghost Town this morning for “Bannack Days”. It’s a trip back in time with shoot outs, wagon rides, pioneer crafts, candle making, Doc Hall’s Medicine show, and lots of food.
We tried our hand at gold panning. We found a lot of garnet and a little gold.
First you screen you rocks, with hopes of hitting it big!
Then you start swirling.
And swirl some more.
Then you let the old back rest for a while.
That little gold dot is real gold!
This is our stash of garnets.
Gold was discovered in Grasshopper Creek on July 28, 1882. Bannack’s population swelled to over 3,000 in the spring of 1883. The town slowly died as the gold mining played out. Bannack State Park was established in 1954 ensuring the town would be maintained and preserved. Over 50 buildings still remain.
Doc Hall's Medicine Show
Slightly soiled doves
Chuck wagon
Over 50 buildings are still standing.
Furnished room
Buggy rides
Lots of music
Blacksmith
Having a Pepsi and hoping for a shoot out.
Scottish Highland Cattle
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